Stanhope Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14

Stanhope Road is widely regarded as one of Bowdon’s most sought after and prestigious roads, a wide boulevard of predominantly detached family homes standing in large garden plots and originally constructed in the 30s 40s and 50s.

In the last 20 years many of the original houses have been replaced with exceptionally high quality new build homes with floor areas between 4,000 and 8,000 sq ft.

Many of the original houses that have not been replaced with new build homes have been significantly extended, remodelled, and refurbished to create equally appealing homes with every modern convenience often specified to an exceptionally high standard.

A quick look at the satellite images of the road on Google maps will illustrate the size and scale of the new build and remodelled homes and will show the potential that exists to redevelop the house or land at No 37.

We would therefore strongly recommend that purchasers wishing to undertake a project with the potential that will create significant value enhancement waste no time in seriously considering this opportunity.

We would stress that this is not an unmodernised or derelict property, it is now and has been for many decades, the much loved family home of the current owners. A purchaser could of course acquire the property and carry out a range of improvements over time, as and when their budget permits.

While the house would benefit from modernisation it is fully functioning and offers generous family sized accommodation on two levels. On the ground floor, the entrance hall provides access to the two separate sitting rooms as well as the large breakfast kitchen, from which access is also gained to the morning room, dining room utility room and ground floor WC.

On the first floor a long central landing provides access to five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, two of which are en-suite, and a study which could be used as a nursery or sixth bedroom.

It’s worth noting that the original house was extended to the right in the 1980s or earlier, a two-storey extension provides what is now the integral double garage with the master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom above. The original single garage was converted into what is now the morning room.

Of course it is the setting of the house that is the standout feature: the sought after and highly regarded road, the large driveway that provides parking and turning for numerous cars and the very large rear garden which enjoys a southerly aspect.

The thriving Village of Hale is less than 1.5 miles from the house which is a five-minute drive. The Village has a range of independent shops that cater for all everyday needs. Grocery shopping is over provided for in the village as there is a Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and an M&S food store. There is a village Post Office, chemist, and bakery. The village also offers a range of specialist shops and boutiques, and several restaurants, bars, and takeaways.

The regenerated market town of Altrincham is located approx. 1.6 miles from the house and has Metrolink station with high frequency services into Manchester City Centre and beyond.

For the commuter easy access is gained to the Northwest Motorway network with access to both the M6 and M56 within minutes from the house while Manchester’s International Airport lies only 10 minutes away by car.

Schooling for children of all ages, both in the state and private sector, is very well provided for locally, with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls being a short walk from the property. Other local schools are Loreto Grammar and Saint Ambrose College. There are outstanding private preparatory schools with Hale Prep and Altrincham Prep and Bowdon Prep on the doorstep, as well as excellent state junior schools, all of which are highly rated, including Bowdon Church School, Bollin Primary School and Stamford Park Primary School. Local school bus routes run to some of the oldest and finest Private schools, such as The Manchester Grammar School, Withington Girls’ School, and Manchester High School for Girls.

Whilst the floor plan and photographs accompanying this description will give potential purchasers a feel for the property, only a visit in person will allow buyers to fully appreciate the potential and appeal of this highly desirable home.

Tenure = Long Leasehold balance of 999 years with 905 years remaining.
Council Tax Band = G
EPC Rating = C